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My son is 4 years, he is constantly rubbing his thighs together and when he does that he gets an erection. this started last week. he does this 4 times in a day. i have a concern that he might have an infection.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Doubt it: I would suppose he just likes the way it makes him feel. Other than telling him to do it in private I would ignore this.

Answered 7/21/2020

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A member asked:

My son is 4 years, he is constantly rubbing his thighs together and when he does that he gets an erection. this started last week. he does this 4 times in a day. i have a concern that he might have an infection.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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